"Journey for Jimmy "
Jimmy Matchett is a Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle , cousin and friend to so many. His personality can light up a room and his love for life is so evident from the moment you meet him.
On August 5, 2020 his and his families world was turned upside down with his diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer.
He is currently having treatments and keeping a positive attitude. Jimmy loves to tour on his Harley and this virtual route is one that he often enjoys.
Signing up for this event is a great way to honour Jimmy and others that have taken on this battle, raise awareness for this terrible illness as well as staying active by completing this virtual route.
Miramichi - Your Journey Begins Here. 
Our Journey for Jimmy begins at the beautiful Waterford Green in the former town of Chatham. Miramichi is the largest city in northern New Brunswick, Canada. It is situated at the mouth of the Miramichi River where it enters Miramichi Bay. The Miramichi Valley is the second longest valley in New Brunswick, after the Saint John River Valley.The Riverfront Trail is the prospective starting place for a new paved distance trail in Miramichi.
Miramichi to Tracadie- You have completed the first 76km of your journey! Wikipedia
Tracadie - 76 km
This is where you will find The VéloRoute, a collection of small and large circuits on the Acadian Peninsula. Various communities, towns, and villages working together to create a network of roads and trails for day trips and multi day touring adventure.
One of New Brunswick’s signature trails, cycling can take you far on the peninsula. From Caraquet to Shippigan, Tracadie-Sheila to Miscou Island, the VéloRoute can take cyclists on an amazing journey.
Cycling along the Acadian Peninsula’s picturesque Véloroute is enough to make the most serious cyclist swoon.
Tracadie to Miscou Island- You have completed a total of 143km of your journey!
Miscou Island - 143 km
Miscou Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence at the northeastern tip of Gloucester County and is characterized by white sandy beaches, peat bogs, stunted trees, lakes, salt lagoons and a lighthouse at the northern tip, Miscou Point.
Miscou Island to Caraquet- You have completed a total of 206km of your journey!
Caraquet - 206km
Caraquet is a town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada. Situated on the shore of Chaleur Bay in the Acadian Peninsula, its name is derived from the Mi'kmaq term for meeting of two rivers. The Caraquet River and Rivière du Nord flow into the Caraquet Bay west of the town.Wikipedia
Caraquet to Bathurst- You have completed a total of 272km of your journey!
Bathurst - 272 km
Situated on the warm waters of Chaleur Bay, the city of Bathurst is an energetic hub of urban adventure.
Bathurst to Campbellton- You have completed a total of 380km of your journey!
Campbellton - 380 km
Campbellton is a city with a population of 6,883 in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada. Situated on the south bank of the Restigouche River opposite Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec, Campbellton was officially incorporated in 1889 and achieved city status in 1958.Wikipedia
Back to Miramachi
You made it! You have completed a total of 559km.Congratulations! and a huge thank you from Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society !
